DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer

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Microsoft DirectX is a group of technologies designed to make Windows-based computers an ideal platform for running and displaying applications rich in multimedia elements such as full-color graphics, video, 3D animation, and rich audio. DirectX includes security and performance updates, along with many new features across all technologies, which can be accessed by applications using the DirectX APIs.

Note that the DirectX Runtime (Direct3D, DirectInput, DirectSound) is not part of this package as it is included as part
of the Windows operating system, and therefore cannot be installed or uninstalled. Updating the DirectX Runtime is achieved
by installing the latest Service Pack or obtaining a newer version of Windows.

The DirectX End-User Runtimes installer
contains all of the components installed by the Web Installer in a single package and is recommended for those users that do
not have an Internet connection during installation.

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